The Canadian Laker - 2022 August/September

CANADIAN LAKES, MI

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022

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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022

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elcome to August, Canadian Lakers! How did this happen?

I swear it was June yesterday. None the less, we are inching towards the end of our summer here in Canadian Lakes. I sure hope each one of you have made this summer count and did all the fun things you were hoping to do. My family had a traditional summer filled with sports camps and little getaways. It does look like both my children have grown a foot this summer and soon we will be off school clothes shopping. But before our minds start spinning towards fall, let’s look at all the fun had this summer.

We had our Grand Opening of a new amenity here, The Trail. Featured on our cover and on page 16, is The Trail; a new hiking, biking, and walking trail for all ages. The Canadian Lakes Fishing Club had some of their annual fishing contests you can read about on page 24. We also have an article that sparks our artistic side, written by Canadian Lakes resident and Canadian Laker assistant editor, Cora Foley. The Artist-in-Residence article on page 30 features Cora’s sister, Nancy Byrum, who has artistic talents that would make anyone envious, with photos to prove it!

You will also see a couple of featured articles from the Board of Directors.

Be in the know! Read what they have to say about becoming a director in the upcoming election, Rules and Compliance news, and check out the MembersAt-Large feature from the Finance Committee.

If you have a story you would like to share with the community, send an email to me using thecanadianlaker@gmail.com and I will get you the details to write an article for the Canadian Laker. Happy end of summer, Canadian Lakers! Enjoy each day and create those lasting memories with your family & friends living the GOOD life!

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Buying or Selling?

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Facts for the 2022 Real Estate Market in and around Canadian lakes. Currently there are 22 homes for sale in Canadian Lakes and Tullymore which is an increase from earlier this year and there have been 52 homes sold since January 1, 2022. Even with the increasing cost to build, building projects, new and remodels, are at an all time high since the early 2000’s. Interest rates are on the rise with 30 yrs fixed at 5.75% and 15 yr fixed at 5%. If you have considered selling your current property and would like to discuss the process in more detail, please call me directly. In today’s competitive and complicated real estate world, NOW more than ever you need an expert Realtor to guide you through the process. With 30+ years of experience in Canadian Lakes, you will not find a more educated and dedicated Realtor to represent your interests. Call me today 231-629-6006

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Features AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022

Photography by Laura Moore of the Canadian Lakes Camera Club

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ON THE COVER

Photography by Dan Strandt of the Canadian Lakes Camera Club

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Members-At-Large Be a Director of the CLPOC Board The Trail Canadian Lakes Gifts and Memorials Committee Artist-in-Residence Tuba Bach Festival 2022 Signature Holiday Event Not To Be Missed CANADIANLAKES.ORG

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In this issue AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022

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From the General Manager From the Board Marketing From the CLA Focus on Fishing Outdoor Mysteries Joyce's Choices: Books for All Reasons Canadian Lakes Safety Mobile Watch Canadian Lakes Yard Waste CLPOC Board Minutes Let's Get Social Calendar of Area Events Art Piece

Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation PUBLISHER Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation 10690 Pierce Road Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 P 231-972-7651 canadianlakes.org PRODUCTION & ADVERTISING SVK Multimedia & Publishing PO Box 586 Hudsonville, MI 49426 616.379.4001 SVKmp.com • jolsasvk@gmail.com EDITORIAL Lindsay Halcomb, Marketing Director Art and Editorial provided by Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation thecanadianlaker@gmail.com VOLUNTEERS Joyce Wilcox Chris Zimmerman Cora Foley PHOTOGRAPHY Chuck Richardson Di Schwartz Dan Strandt Candy Parnell DEADLINE DATES Feb/March - January 4 April/May – March 3 June/July – May 4 Aug/Sept – July 1 Oct/Nov – September 2 Dec/Jan – November 3 SUBMISSIONS Canadian Lakes sanctioned groups and outside organizations are encouraged to submit articles, pending approval

by CLPOC Board. Submit all copy as an email attachment to Editor at thecanadianlaker@gmail.com.

Credits are noted with articles and photos.

GUIDELINES FOR ARTICLES Submit in Microsoft Word®, double spaced, preferably in Calibri font 11pt. or Arial font 11pt. For complete guidelines, contact thecanadianlaker@gmail.com.

GUIDELINES FOR PHOTOS/GRAPHICS Photos: Digital high-resolution photos.

Low resolution photos usually not accepted.

Graphics: Submit graphics in .png or .jpg format.

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The Canadian Laker is owned and published bimonthly by the Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation (CLPOC) as its official magazine and is mailed at standard rate to each property owner of record to the address on file with the corporation. The Canadian Laker is a trademark of the CLPOC. Copyright ©2022 by CLPOC, all rights reserved.

Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy of content published in The Canadian Laker, the CLPOC cannot assume any responsibility for content, warranties, and representations made in advertisements herein.

Advertisements or sponsor recognition appearing in The Canadian Laker is not an endorsement or recommendation of the advertiser’s product or service by the CLPOC. All warranties and representations made are solely those of the advertiser and any such claims regarding an ad’s content should be addressed directly to the individual advertiser.

CLPOC reserves the right to refuse publication of any editorial content, advertisement, or unsolicited material.

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General Manager gbabbitt@clpoc.org

CLPOC OFFICE 10690 Pierce Rd. Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 Phone: 231-972-7651 OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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hope my article finds all of you enjoying a great summer and spending lots of time with family and friends in our great community. I am also hopeful you enjoyed some of our traditional Fourth of July holiday activities. Unfortunately, this year they were split over two weekends due to vendor scheduling issues. I trust most of you were able to attend at least one weekend and ideally both weekends. One thing that is important to remember is these holiday events would not be possible without the many volunteers and staff who spend their time and energy making everything so successful. I personally thank each of you for all that you do.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS We were able to replace four subdivision signs this year, Royal North, Canadian Lakes East, Trapper Woods, and The Birches.

Corporate software/hardware replacement progress continues. There are lots of details involved with this, including verifying data and validating the test software. This project will continue through the summer, and if all goes well certain portions will be implemented after verification.

Castle furnaces have been replaced and air conditioning has been added. It is nice to finally have the Castle airconditioned for the events that occur during the hot summer days.

Two years’ worth of delayed cart path paving was finally completed. We used a combination of our normal asphalt in some areas, and in other areas we used a new product called Porous Pave. It is a recycled rubber tire product that is supposed to hold up as well or even better than asphalt.

After discussion with our engineer, we have decided to postpone any asphalt work this year until next year.

The reasoning is asphalt pricing should be lower, meaning we will be able to get more done for our money and we will do two-years’ worth of work. We are still planning to restripe the centerline of certain roads in the same areas that were previously striped.

MAINTENANCE We have several maintenance items that we must accomplish every year, but I wanted to focus on lake maintenance.

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) permit changes have restricted the areas and distance from shore we can chemically treat in order to protect fish habitat.

Earlier this year we had a commercial harvester come in with three machines and harvest over four hundred acres of our lakes. The goal of using a commercial harvester this year and less herbicides is to remove the weeds from the lake in order to reduce the biomass (muck) accumulation at the bottom of the lake.

By utilizing harvesting, we are making active strides to lower the risk for algae blooms, which can occur following a large plant die-off after an herbicide treatment. Harvesting nuisance native plant growth is a much better approach than chemically treating for the overall health of the lakes. However, harvesting does take more time to get around to all the areas. This is a one-year experiment to evaluate and determine if this approach is appropriate.

We have continued to utilize the Truxor, and it has been very busy cutting and removing weeds from various lakes and ponds. This machine remains a great tool to have at our disposal.

Using the commercial harvester freed up the Truxor to concentrate on the smaller lakes and the areas where the commercial harvester cannot go.

The Lake Manager and staff are doing their best to maintain the lakes while exploring alternatives for a healthy aquatic balance.

Please keep in mind it will never be our intent to eradicate all weeds as we want to maintain a good ecological balance for our lakes. We want to keep the navigational/boating areas maintained while leaving other areas for good fish habitat.

ADMINISTRATION My staff continues to verify compliance with Deed Restrictions and the Rulebook. This has become an area of more focus the past few years.

Therefore, we need you to continue to be mindful with your compliance to the various requirements. As a reminder, when purchasing in our private community, you agreed to abide by the restrictions and rules, whether or not you agreed with them. My staff and I realize noncompliance involve only a minority of members, as the vast majority of members are very cooperative. The last thing we want to do is pursue legal action, but for some this has been inevitable.

Staff just completed the re-staking of common area dock spaces. As a follow-up to this endeavor common area docks or lack of a dock, and properly stickered boats were also reviewed.

Letters will continue to be issued for the violations found. If you receive a letter, I will ask for your cooperation in making any and all requested corrections to avoid loss of dock space or potentially incurring a fine.

IN CLOSING Next on our holiday radar is Labor Day weekend. Where has the summer gone? I hope each of you will enjoy what is left of summer before we all begin to prepare for fall activities. I appreciate each of you continuing to be safe and courteous as we all enjoy this amazing community.

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From the Board

Paul L. Szymkowicz President pls.clpoc@gmail.com

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s I work on the second draft of this very article, we are right in the middle of the fourth of July holiday weekend. This weekend is arguably the busiest weekend of the year in our community. There were very few, if any, open tee times on any of the three golf courses. The campground is at full capacity as its members prepare for the holiday. The Royal Grille has their summer menu in full operation, and it is great to see the membership taking full advantage of this amenity.

The indoor and outdoor pools have both shown increased use this season.

The five beaches that were refurbished last year have held up well during the winter months, and there are plenty of members making use of the new beach sand. The weeds in our lakes have been especially bad this year. We contracted

CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS board@clpoc.org OFFICERS President Paul Szymkowicz pls.clpoc@gmail.com Vice President John Colley jacclpoc@gmail.com

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a commercial weed harvesting company to come in and help us out. I witnessed two of the machines in operation just before the holiday and I hope that it helped some.

There were plenty of boats and jet skis on the water over the weekend and everyone seemed to be having a good time. I would like to take a moment to thank my fellow Board of Directors, our General Manager, our staff and employees, and the countless number of dedicated volunteers that

Treasurer James French jbf.clpoc@gmail.com Secretary Steve Wilcox doctorw.clpoc@gmail.com DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE Dan Altier altierdt@gmail.com

make Canadian Lakes the truly unique community that it is.

On July 2, the CLA held their Annual Picnic. The weather was perfect, and the turnout by members and guests was great to see. There were so many events that there was something for everyone to do. A special thanks to the CLA Board and all the volunteers that helped make the CLA Annual Picnic such a fantastic success this year!

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable end of summer.

Daniel Rice dozerrice1960@gmail.com Shannon Hannon shannon.clpoc@gmail.com Jerry Juncker juncker.jerald@yahoo.com Steve Brandt abrandtcl@gmail.com

CLPOC BOARD MEETINGS Regular Monthly Board Meeting Fourth Saturday 9 a.m., Highland Haus Workshop Board Meeting Second Wednesday 5:30 p.m., CLPOC Office Conference Room

CORE VALUES • Our heritage: We value our history and its ideals of friendliness, mutual support, affordability, and shared responsibility for our natural environment.

• Participating in the activities we love: We value participating in activities we love with our friends and neighbors and supporting the diverse and changing interests of our members.

• Protecting property values: We value taking proactive steps to protect and enhance the investment members have made in their homes and in community amenities.

• Financial soundness and sustainability: We value a financial structure that enables us now and in the future to meet community standards for the quality of our properties, membership programs and services and safety.

• Shared governance: We value and depend on the leadership and participation of members in the governance activities of the community and on an informed membership.

• Volunteerism: We value the active volunteer community service of our members, both in Canadian Lakes and in the surrounding communities.

CLPOC RULES, COMPLIANCE, & DEED RESTRICTION ENFORCEMENT FROM THE CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WE LISTENED...

Each year the CLPOC budgets for general legal expenses as part of the overall membership fee. Over the last several years, we have experienced additional legal expenses relative to compliance, deed restrictions, and the enforcement of our rules. As legal costs went significantly over budget, this additional expense was paid for from the general fund.

We know our membership places a high priority on compliance, deed restrictions, and the enforcement of our rules. Recent member surveys and meetings have confirmed that this issue is the most important concern for Canadian Lakers. We, as your board, will be looking for solutions to address this.

• Leading into the future: We value careful planning, openness to change, and taking proactive steps that will ensure our best future as a community.

CANADIAN LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS VISION STATEMENT Canadian Lakes is a premier recreational and residential community set in West Michigan’s scenic heartland. As a unified community of private property owners offering an unequaled quality of life, Canadian Lakes fulfills the diverse needs of all members in a natural setting for present and future generations to enjoy. This Core Vision is characterized by: • The natural beauty of the area and its desirability as a place to live • Outstanding recreational and social activities • Financial soundness and sustainability • Protection of property values through disciplined growth and the development and maintenance of a high quality infrastructure.

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Members-At-Large WHAT IS A MEMBER-AT-LARGE and what’s their role? Our Board of Directors currently has three committees specific to a department, or specific to an area in which an advisory committee of Board Members and members-at-large is needed.

These members-at-large are the glue that holds these committees to-

gether. They help develop processes, make conclusions, and execute plans to further better our community. Most committee members use their professional backgrounds to help advise their specific committees. It’s a great way to get involved and be part of the process! These committees consist of Strategic Planning, Finance, and

Architectural Control.

Today we look at the Finance Committee and their membersat-large. The Finance Committee currently has two members-at-large: Bob Washer and Glenn Spence. Read below to see what they have to say about their committee and what they have to say about themselves.

Bob Washer FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER-AT-LARGE

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he idea of being a volunteer is nothing new for the Washer family. My dad was the President of the local Lions Club and Vice President of our little league baseball team in the “60’s”. My mom was our Cub Scout Den Leader and held several positions with our church’s Sunday School Program.

We purchased land in Canadian Lakes in 1995 and built in 1998. With three children and six grandsons in southeast Michigan now, our plans to eventually move to Canadian Lakes were revised and we continue to be known as “trunk slammers”.

Until I was asked to join the Finance Committee in 2016, our volunteering efforts were directed to areas near our primary residence in Farmington Hills.

Multiple years of coaching youth soccer (26) and baseball (15), actively involved in the Engineering Society of Detroit, Michigan Architectural Foundation, Detroit Optimist Club, and leading over 25 charity golf outings have kept me busy and, in many ways, volunteering has been very rewarding.

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Bob Washer

It’s obvious that our community has grown since we built in 1998, and with this growth comes many great opportunities to become actively involved. When you get involved, you

will see how quickly you will gain new friends and experiences as I have, and the rewards are endless.

Glenn Spence FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER-AT-LARGE

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arilyn and I moved to Canadian Lakes from Farmington Hills in 2018 and live here full time. We live on the West Branch of the Little Muskegon River and greatly enjoy the rich wildlife and our neighbors.

I graduated from Lawrence Tech in Southfield, MI with a BS in Business Administration. I studied computer science as well as accounting. My use of the accounting portion didn’t come into play until later in my Detroit Edison work. There I managed an annual $15M combination of pole rentals, minor electric sales, and work performed for other utilities among many other duties.

In each of those venues I negotiated prices, monitored payments, and managed collections.

After retiring from Detroit Edison, I moved into commercial real estate appraisal where a typical part of the appraisal analysis included developing

Glenn Spence

values of land, rentals of land, and examining business financial documents to determine a value of a business.

The work I did at The Army Corps of

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Engineers involved evaluating appraisals submitted for the potential purchase of lands by government agencies. In addition to the US Army, we performed land acquisition activities for the US Customs and Border Protection.

I joined the Finance Committee early this year as a member-at-large.

The committee’s primary purpose is to monitor the fiscal health of the Corporation. This includes oversight of the annual audit, development of financial and investment strategies for corporate funds, review of the preliminary annual budget for operations, capital improvements and asset replacement, and to provide advice and recommendations to the Board of Directors.

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D R A O B C CLPO

NOW IS THE TIME when the Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation (CLPOC) begins the nomination process for new board directors. Each year, three board members are elected to a three-year term. Terms run with the calendar year, starting January 1. Directors conduct the business of the CLPOC in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation. Directors are charged with performing activities to promote, enhance, and improve the value of CLPOC membership. Directors set the budget and financial plans, approve community architectural designs and strategic plans for the CLPOC. Each director shall attend one board workshop per month, one board meeting a month and participate in at least one board committee that meets monthly in most cases. Attendance is encouraged at all times, either in person or remotely.

This year there will be significant changes in the process and format. We hope these changes will make the process more interactive with the membership. We believe these changes will bring more members to “Meet the Candidates” in person and online. If you’re a member in good standing and are considering being a CLPOC Board Director, a nomination petition must be obtained from the CLPOC office and completed by you. The petition must be returned to the Nominating Committee by 4 p.m. on August 31, 2022. You are required to obtain at least

ten signatures of members in good standing on the petition and provide a 100 word or less biography. This should give a brief description of your reasons for running and/or qualifications to become a Board Director.

After your nomination is cleared and approved for the ballot, four questions will be sent to you for answering. This must be done in 450 words or less for all three questions. These questions along with the 100-word bio will be published in The Canadian Laker for the membership to read. Your biography and your response to the four questions must be emailed to the Nominating Committee in Word format. This bio and the response to the questions will also be included in the member’s ballot. A digital photo will be needed for this publication as well. The deadline for these materials is September 3, 2022.

The Meet the Candidates forum will be held after the board meeting on September 24. At this time, you will be asked questions created by the committee, from the members in attendance, and those submitted to the committee by September 9, 2022. No recorded statements will be accepted.

Members submitting questions, whether in advance or in person, must be members in good standing and must provide their name and lot number.

These questions can be for an individual candidate or to the entire panel of candidates. This session will be live on the members website and saved for later viewing.

All questions related to the nominating process should be directed to the Nominating Committee at clpocnominating@gmail.com.

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The Trail

BY CASEY SMITH, FACILITIES AND COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

Photography by Dmity Erofeev of the Canadian Lakes Camera Club

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Photography by Dmity Erofeev of the Canadian Lakes Camera Club

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HE TRAIL HAD ITS GRAND OPENING on Friday, May 27. I was very proud and excited to be present for its debut. The Trail, a 1.5-mile-long hiking, biking, and walking trail, was my brainchild derived from a couple of years of long-range strategic planning.

We knew that one of the biggest member requests for new amenities was walking and biking trails in Canadian Lakes. The Strategic Planning Committee along with CLPOC department heads held multiple meetings over the course of a year and a half to discuss the future outlook of Canadian Lakes, and what amenities may be needed or updated. We were able to come up with a few, smaller, more inexpensive projects, and The Trail was one of them.

The Highland Woods Park (Dog Park Area) has always been one of my favorite locations due to the terrain, wetlands, and water views. We have a lot of parks in Canadian Lakes, but this is one of the largest parks with a great central location.

I started mapping the trail out in November 2021 by walking through the woods and marking trees with paint to find my way. I was able to use some existing deer and recreational vehicle trails to help create The Trail. After some sore muscles and

many scrapes, I was able to create enough of a trail path that I could show a contractor my vision and see if it could become a reality. I was pleased to hire Dave Timmerman of Classic Lawn Services to make my vision a reality. Dave came in with a skid-steer equipped with a drum mulcher attachment and chewed through the autumn olive, downed trees, and a lot of branches. He then cleared the trail of debris and laid four inches of compacted road gravel down to form the trail bed.

In creating The Trail, I knew I would have to make it co-exist with ATV/UTV traffic as there is a sand pit and mud bog area that members love to use. I was happy to find a creative way to preserve those areas for use, and still place the hiking trail around those areas by using boulders and signage to keep ATV/UTVs off the actual hiking/biking trail.

I am very happy with the results of this trail system. It is challenging with hills and uneven terrain and it sure is a beautiful nature walk. If you have not had a chance to check it out, please do so.

Signage is in place to guide you through The Trail, along with mile markers to track your progress. I am already thinking about locations for the next one, so stay tuned!

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Canadian Lakes Gifts and Memorials Committee

BY KEN SWATHWOOD

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s a private, recreational community, Canadian Lakes is unique in its vision and the array of amenities offered to property owners. While the development and maintenance of the community has been, and continues to be, carefully planned and managed by the Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation (CLPOC), the community also receives generous support through donations from members. One example of such support was the Beach Rejuvenation Project completed last year. On behalf of the Reuther Memorial fund, the Gifts and Memorials Committee donated a memorial gift of $5,625 that was designated for use in maintaining our beaches, helping to pay for the beaches project.

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The Gifts and Memorials Committee was chartered on September 9, 1995, to provide a depository for funds given by members of the CLPOC in honor of a person, or for funds given for a designated (or undesignated) purpose, and to disburse these funds in a manner suitable for memorials needed by the Corporation.

Over the past 27 years since being formed, the committee has received funds in memory of members, and have used these funds to purchase various items for use by members within the Canadian Lakes community. Pictured below is a new flagpole purchased with funds given in memory of Ken Stack and Zoah Bengel. The flagpole is located behind the sign at the corner of 7-mile Road and Clubhouse Drive West.

Additional items purchased during the past 27 years include: • Cabanas located at Pierce Beach and the Pines Pavilion by the outdoor pool.

• Benches, pavilion, scoreboard, and other items at Legacy Park.

• Trees located on the three golf courses and at areas surrounding The Royal Clubhouse.

• Benches located on the three golf courses, campground, within Sunset Shores, and at the Castle.

• Sculptures located behind The Royal’s 18th green.

• The beautiful statue located at the entrance to Royal North in memory of Marge Stickney, pictured above.

• Picnic tables located at The Pines Golf Course and The Highlands Golf Course.

• The starter shack located at the #1 tee of The Royal Golf Course in memory of Gerry Malzahn.

• Items for the golf courses through Golf Enhancement.

• Beach restoration.

We are currently seeking additional members to join the Gifts and Memorials

Committee. Current members include Karen Chesnut, 517-449-5331, Sue Malzahn, 972-2286, Ron Stickney, 616-780-4607, and Ken Swathwood, 972-4039.

Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month, from April through October. If you wish to join this very special committee, wish to donate to the Gifts and

Memorials Committee, or want additional information, please contact any of the above committee members. When you are enjoying one of the existing memorials, pause to reflect, just a moment or two, to recognize the generosity these other members have shown that enrich our beautiful community.

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Marketing

Lindsay Halcomb Marketing Director lhalcomb@clpoc.org

Assistant Webmaster Lee Ann McCormick canadianlakes.org

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feel like an introduction is owed here, even though many of you know me. My name is Lindsay Halcomb, the new Marketing Director of the CLPOC. I’ve been working alongside Jessica Slendak in the Marketing Department for over three years now. In June, Jessica decided it was her time to go after a new adventure.

She did a lot of great things for us over the many years she was with the CLPOC, and many of those things I will continue going forward.

Right now, we are in great position to maintain our current markets and still focus our efforts on internal marketing.

With Jessica’s departure and my promotion, the Marketing Department is down one person, so I am actively looking to hire an associate to assist with the workload. Finding the perfect associate may take some time, so it’s a good thing there are plenty of other things to do. Below are a couple of events that are at the top of my priority list: First, Canadian Lakes will be sponsoring one of iHeart Music Festival’s ticket giveaways. We will be sponsoring the giveaway of tickets to The Weekend concert at Ford Field. This comes as part of an endorsement deal that we have with “On Air Mike” from Mojo in the Morning.

Mike will be staying in Canadian Lakes a couple times this summer with his family, and he will share his experience on all his social media accounts, as well as during airtime on his radio shows (BIG101.3 and 104.5 SNX). The deal is full of social mentions, tags, and airtime. Mike is a radio host, influencer, and a great voice to represent Canadian Lakes.

Second, the Nights of Lights (NOL) Committee has kicked off our third meeting! The committee is an awesome

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Members Night (Tentatively November 18, 2022): An exclusive event for members only, showcasing the first Castle lighting of the season.

Entertainment and refreshments provided! (This event is limited to 300 members).

Century 21 White House Realty’s Nights of Lights (NOL): Every Friday and Saturday starting (tentatively) November 25 through December 31, the Castle will have interactive music and light shows. In the past the shows were at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30pm. Depending on planning, each Friday we will host Bubba-Q’s food truck serving Twin Turbo BBQ for visitors who want some delicious hot BBQ. Hot Cocoa Bar: Each Friday during NOL a hot cocoa bar will be operated by a local non-profit agency, school, church, etc. The Marketing Department supplies all materials and goods for the local non-profit to run the cocoa bar. The local non-profit will collect all proceeds from the night for their cause.

Stay tuned for some really great things and enjoy the rest of summer Canadian Lakers!

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Good day my fellow Canadian Lakers!

I hope this letter finds you and your family well. Summer has been fantastic here in Canadian Lakes this year, and we still have four more beautiful months to enjoy before the lakes freeze over and that white stuff covers the ground.

Since my last Laker letter, the Canadian Lakes Association (CLA) has sponsored a concert at the Reuther Music Pavilion, held a New Member Welcome Event, had the Ferris Community Summer Band perform for you at the Castle, had a Summer Arts & Crafts Show for your shopping enjoyment, and held our annual CLA Summer Picnic! OMG was that picnic a hit this year! We had over 700 Canadian Lakes members, family and guests come out and enjoy the beautiful weather. The temperature was a nice 80 degrees, sunny and breezy. THANK YOU, MOTHER NATURE! For the first time, we offered a Cornhole Tournament as part of the picnic festivities. Twelve teams competed and had a great time. Congratulations to David and Gary Heath, our first-place winners. Our second-place team was Joe and Joe McCormick. We had some “old fashioned picnic games” for families to participate in, which were also a big hit. We held a door prize drawing for our Canadian Lakes Association members only – congratulations to Mearl Kerns, who won a $125 Mini-Car detailing donated by Scott’s Auto Body. And finally, we had some of our traditional entertainment for our members to enjoy, which has always been popular throughout the years. Healey’s Outback Ranch provided wagon rides, Dee Jay the Clown provided his balloon magic for the kids, and the Dixie Ramblers Jazz Band provided musical entertainment throughout the day.

Most of our young Canadian Lakes members (and some of our “young at heart” members) went home with tattoos. And then there was the food. Oh boy do Canadian Lakes members like their food!

We went through 800 hot dogs, 150 pounds of potato salad, 150 pounds of corn, 82 boxes of ice cream treats, 720 bags of potato chips and countless bags of popcorn. Typically, we need to make trips back to the stores to return items we didn’t use – well not this

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year! Let me just say thank you to our big eaters out there for please support our community by becoming a member today. saving us all of that gas money returning unopened items.

It is only $30 annually for your entire household, and we will For the CLA Board Members, our Summer Picnic is like keep you informed each month of all the happenings in and Christmas. We plan, clean, buy, decorate, buy some more, and around Canadian Lakes, through our monthly newsletter, the cook to get everything just right. Then “poof ”, just like that Lite Lines. Now is a great time to COME JOIN THE FUN! it’s over in an instant. Then we are left with the clean-up and For our loyal CLA members, there is something I need from putting all our supplies back into our storage room so we can you as well. We have three positions available on our CLA all get home and collapse in our chairs. What a wonderful Board due to term limits. If you would like to help shape future and perfect event! events and continue the traditions of the CLA, we need you So that sums up what we, the Canadian Lakes Association, now! The CLA is the backbone of Canadian Lakes events and have done since my last Laker letter. In most communities, is in large part why we all enjoy the GOOD life here. So please that would be a year’s worth of activities, but not in Canadian step up and help us continue making a positive influence in Lakes. Your CLA Board is dedicated to providing you with our wonderful community. I promise you won’t regret it. Enjoy fun, entertaining, and educational things to do each and the rest of your Summer! Stay Healthy, Safe and Strong! every month.

Here is what the CLA has coming up... We will have our Community Information Day on Saturday, August 13. This event gives our Canadian Lakes members the opportunity to come to the Castle and learn about the Canadian Lakes Association and our CLA Sanctioned Clubs. You can also learn more about what several of our local business have to offer. Our annual CLA Ice Cream Social is on Wednesday, August 17 at the Castle. This event provides the chance for our Canadian Lakes neighbors to come out and enjoy a bowl of ice cream and conversation. This is a great way to meet new people or to reconnect with old friends.

CLA Picnic Fun Photography by Kim Flanagan For those of you who of Creative Occasions Photography aren’t already a CLA member, CANADIANLAKES.ORG

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FOCUS ON

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Dale Doepker

For questions about the Fishing Club or about fishing in Canadian Lakes, contact Dale Doepker at dtroutman97@aol.com or 231-972-8663

Riding Safe on Boats HERE IS A QUOTE from the Michigan Handbook of Boating Laws and Responsibilities, page 37: “While operating at greater than Slow no Wake Speed, persons on a motorboat may not sit, stand, or walk on any portion of a motorboat not designed for that purpose. This includes riding on the gunwale.”

Sitting at the front of a pontoon with legs in the water is extremely unsafe at any speed! Also, sitting on the back of a seat is not permitted. In other words, sit only in the seats.

Remember that except for West and Main Lakes, all other lakes within Canadian Lakes are “No Wake” slow speed only, at all times.

Please use courtesy at lake bridges. When approaching a bridge on the lakes in your vessel, always approach it from the right and when leaving head towards the right. This common courtesy will better let boaters on the other side see you.

Canadian Lakes Bass Tournament Results

Winners Group from the Bass Tournament on June 18.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 was a great day for bass fishing and 23 boats were entered, but the fishing was tough. First place went to Brian & Mark Lee, with 18.06 pounds for five bass, plus they had the 2nd largest bass at 4.70 pounds. Second was Jason & Ross Snyder with 17.25 pounds. Third was Frank & Brian Cornevale with 16.49 pounds. Fourth was Jim Kelly & Denny McCallister with 15.24 pounds. Fifth was Ed & Jon Dyer, with 14.07 pounds.

First with largest bass was Greg & Chris Gracyk at 4.89 pounds. The total winning weight of five fish was lower than recent years, but the two largest fish were larger than last year. Most boats brought in five fish, and they were all released live. Thanks again to Jason Snyder for being director of this event.

Loon Report After being driven off their first nest by flies, all three pair re-nested. East Lake hatched two baby loons. Lake of the Clouds loons failed to produce babies this year. At Far West Lake, the loons sat on the re-nest for an excessive amount of time, but finally gave up because apparently the egg was not fertilized. Nine baby loons have been reported from other lakes in Mecosta County.

Photography by Di Schwartz

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20th Annual Young Angler’s Contest Results

Cade Hooper, age 6, with the first place fish in the 2-6 age group

Patrick Fox, first place winner in the 7-9 year old group

THE YOUNG ANGLER’S CONTEST was very successful again this year, with over 70 kids registering for the fishing and awards.

We gave out 70 gift bags and 27 awards to kids who fished. Included in the gift bag, donated

by Ace Hardware, was an MDNR fish poster and MUCC Tracks magazine, a small flag from Coldwell Banker, a poster showing how to clean fish, a poster showing knots, a card with the two most common fishing knots, and a Ziploc bag for their fish entry. The Mecosta County Optimist Club generously provided a picnic lunch and refreshments.

The largest bluegill entered was 8 ounces

by Patrick Fox, 7 years old in the 7- to 9-yearold group. Second largest was 7.23 ounces, by 13-year-old, Ashtin Snyder, in the 13- to 16-year-old group. Pierce Mooney won first place in the 10- to 12-year-old group with 7.02 ounces. In the 2- to 6-year-old group, Cade Hooper took first place with 6.8 ounces.

We sold Canadian Lakes Fishing Club tee shirts and caps, along with some donated fishing tackle, and generous donations from attendees. A hearty thank you to all of the volunteers from the Fishing and Optimists Clubs who gave their time and efforts to make this annual event a success.

17th Annual Bullhead Tournament FISHING BEGINS AT 8:00 p.m. Friday night, August 5 and ends at 2:00 a.m., Saturday August 6, in any of the Canadian Lakes waters. (Shore fishing is usually best.) The entry fee is $10/person, with youth 16 and under free, but not eligible for the normal prizes.

Weigh-in is at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6 at the Pines Pavilion.

Forty percent of the money collected will be deducted first to cover the cost of food and refreshments. Bullhead wrangler awards come first and pay three places for heaviest fish: 15%, 10%, 5%. Bullhead master award for most total weight, 9 inches and over only, pays three places: 15%, 10%, 5%. One award per person, with the tie breaker being the heaviest in the other category. For youth, there will be separate prizes for most total weight and heaviest fish.

All Canadian Lakes members, families and members’ guests are welcome to participate. Anglers may fish together, but weigh-in is individual so the fish caught must be kept separate. Gear is restricted to MDNR fishing regulations—three rods and two hooks per rod. The minimum size is nine inches to qualify; release all smaller fish caught. Please measure each fish to help at weigh-in. Pack all fish on ice in a cooler for the weigh-in.

This is a catch and keep tournament. All fish kept will be cleaned and cooked for the participants to enjoy. All participants must bring in their fish, regardless of number!

Entries must be received by Friday, August 6 by 4:00 p.m. Mail or deliver names and money to Sue Glazier, 8339 West Royal, 231-679-1938. Checks should be made payable to Sue Glazier. A bulletin with full details is available on the CLA website, canadianlakesassociation.org or in the kiosk at the CLPOC Office.

Photography by Di Schwartz

Osprey Report Our Canadian Lakes Osprey nest on Buchanan Road appears to have hatched two baby ospreys, who likely left the nest by the time this Canadian Laker published.

19th Annual Pike Tournament Saturday, September 10 THIS EVENT IS from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Canadian Lakes members, families, and guests are eligible. Registration deadline is 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 9. Any legal number may be in a boat, but this is an individual tournament. The entry fee is $20/ angler and free for children 16 and under.

The tournament begins and ends at Pierce Beach on West Lake, with a check-in meeting at 7:45 a.m. and results submittal at 2:00 p.m. Only artificial lures are allowed, one rod fished at a time for each angler, with trolling permitted. If you do not boat from Pierce Beach, you must still check-in at Pierce Beach and return there by 2:00 p.m.

All pike and muskies caught are to be measured, documented on a form provided, and released immediately. Photo evidence is required for all fish over 24 inches long. Pizza and bottled water will be provided at 2 p.m.

Cash prizes awarded to paid participants include longest pike/muskie, second longest, most total inches of pike/ muskie 24 inches and over, and most total pike/muskie any size. Prizes can be won in combination. The tournament director is ineligible for prizes.

Submit $20 per angler and participant names to Jeff or Natalie Abel, 9325 Edgewater Drive, 231-2871899 by September 9. A bulletin with full details is available on the CLA website, canadianlakesassociation.org or in the kiosk at the CLPOC Office.

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MY

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By Chris Zimmerman

“Bear” and guide Matt Brejcha just below Croton Dam.

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Target Brown Trout with Local Fishing Guide

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t is often said that every fisherman goes through three stages during his or her time on the water. The first phase is to catch as many fish as they can. The second is the biggest, followed by the smartest. Very seldom are the biggest and the smartest fish available at the same time...that is of course, until targeting brown trout after dark.

Brown trout are notorious for feeding during the overnight hours. In the blazing Michigan summer sun, they sulk in the river’s deeper pools, particularly those pools that are protected by a fallen tree.

Two or three trees are even better because it offers overhead protection and shade from the sun. While kayakers and canoers, jet boats and sun worshipers do their thing during the day, the biggest, smartest brown trout hide until the sun sets.

What draws the big browns out of hiding? Food, of course. In mid-June until the first part of July, Michigan’s largest mayflies (commonly called “hex” flies or “fish flies”) hatch on some of our local rivers. After nightfall, the big mayflies emerge from mucky portions

Mouse flies are remarkably life-like and surprisingly easy to cast.

of the river, offering brown trout a nighttime snack of epic proportions.

Most hex flies are over an inch long, not including the tail. They’re packed with protein and it doesn’t take much energy to slurp them off the water’s surface.

That’s where it gets interesting for fly fishermen. Casting a big, hairy fly to a giant fish in pitch black conditions is a challenge like no other. Imagine closing your eyes and casting a fly to the steady sound of a gulping monster. It’s all finesse and touch. When a big brown takes the fly, it turns into a brawl that makes the highlight reel of every fisherman’s dreams.

I’ve nailed some beautiful big brown trout in those instances, including earlier this summer. With the big flies gone, no longer hatching, the biggest, smartest brown trout still like to cruise for food after dark. It’s no mystery what big brown trout like to eat: crawfish, minnows, small birds and mice.

When local fishing guide Matt Brejcha said he would take me “mousing” for browns after dark, I jumped at the chance.

Brejcha lives in Stanwood and takes clients fishing on several west Michigan rivers, including the Pere Marquette, Muskegon, and Manistee. The Muskegon is one of the state’s largest, longest rivers and boasts impressive runs of salmon and

steelhead that enjoy excellent spawning conditions on the river’s extensive gravel bars. In the spring and fall, Brejcha targets steelhead and salmon. During the summer months, it’s nighttime trout and daytime smallmouth bass.

In late June, I met Brejcha and his dog, Bear at a Muskegon River boat launch just before dusk. We motored upstream over the gravel in his 18-foot riverboat powered by a massive, jet engine. After a few minutes, we arrived at Croton Dam, where the water gushed out of a cement embankment.

My hopes for a memorable evening on the river were stoked by the occasional trout proposing in the swift current, just downstream of the dam. A smorgasbord of insects flitted above the water’s surface.

As much as I had hoped for a nice trout before nightfall, it didn’t pan out.

As nightfall came over us, the river took on an eerie tone. The sounds of motorcycles and children playing on the shore were replaced with reptilian catcalls from green and blue herons.

Those calls echoed through the hilly, timber lined forest, dotted with cozy cabins. I caught a whiff of a distant bonfire. Occasionally, we heard the random slurps of trout on the feed.

After tying a mouse fly to my 7-weight rod, Brejcha was “on the sticks” (oars) and Bear keeping a watchful eye for danger. I fired the mouse towards shore, large rocks, and downed logs in the inky darkness. The idea was to drop the fly in places where a trout might be lurking.

And it almost worked.

Several times throughout the evening I had a large fish swipe at the mouse fly, but miss. “That’s quite common,” Brejcha said. “Those big trout don’t always make a connection with your fly. And the

mouse flies are quite a mouthful for the smaller trout.”

To be sure, mouse flies are quite a mouthful. They’re made from dyed deer hair, have felt ears, and a leather strip tail.

I must admit, that if I were a hungry trout, I’d be all over those mice. They’re bite sized, in a jalapeno popper kind of way.

Brejcha says he’s been fishing the Muskegon since “I’ve been in diapers.”

His enthusiasm is contagious, and his knowledge of the river is impressive. He offered lots of instructions on where to cast as we drifted the edge of the river.

Although I didn’t catch any big browns as I had hoped, it was a fantastic

experience and I wouldn’t hesitate to book another trip. Those big, smart browns may have gotten the better of me this time, but with summer season coming to a close, I’ll be back.

To book a trout, bass, salmon or steelhead trip with guide Matt Brejcha, call 231.660.3951.

Chris Zimmerman is a Canadian Lakes resident and the author of six Michiganbased mysteries. Have an outdoorsy story idea for the Canadian Laker? Send an email to: Chris@chriszimmermaninsurance.com, or search for him on Facebook: Michigan Author Chris Zimmerman

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BY CORA FOLEY

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he annual Artist-in-Residence Program’s mission is “To offer residencies to new and established artists of recognized excellence from around the world to pursue their creative process in a wilderness environment.”

The program, sponsored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, is open to artists to pursue their creative process while living amid the natural beauty of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan’s rugged Upper Peninsula.

Only five artists of recognized excellence are selected annually to participate in the program.

Selection is based on artistic integrity and the artist’s ability to reside in a wilderness environment, relate to and interpret the park through their medium, and a willingness to donate an original, finished piece of art inspired by their stay in the Porkies. Artists are also asked to give a demonstration or discussion with the public during their residencies.

Selected artists stay two-three weeks in “Dan’s Cabin,” built as a tribute to Dan Urbanski, the founding president of the Friends of the Porkies and an awardwinning photographer. The rustic cabin includes an icebox, woodstove and gas stove. There is no electricity LEFT: “Coneflower Delight” limited edition print by Nancy Byrum from private collection of Cora Foley.

Photography by Cora Foley BELOW: Artist Nancy Byrum at work on a paint-pour/hand-detailed piece while visiting in Canadian Lakes.

Photography by Cora Foley

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“Over the Rainbow” Trout original

by Nancy Byrum from private collection of Cora Foley. Photography by Cora Foley

describes her process like this: “I kind of work it like a puzzle. I will work from many photos to come up with one painting. I airbrush my background first, and then freehand paint the image over the top. It gives it a more photographic feel.”

While much of her work captures nature’s beauty in stunning photo-realism, she also creates beautiful impressionistic works that feature colorful acrylicpour backgrounds brought to life with the natural beauty of birds, animals, butterflies, and sea life as the focal point. The results are at times ethereal, but always vibrant and simultaneously

realistic in her color renditions.

When she isn’t painting, this selftaught naturalist is out observing and photographing nature, taking delight in finding wildlife and beautiful scenery.

Byrum will be experiencing her first Artist-in-Residence stay in the Porkies this July. “I do art so that people can look at something and enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it. That is exactly why I paint.”

To view Ms. Byrum’s portfolio and schedule of events visit www.ByrumNatureArt.com

Finished “Raspberry Lemonade” original acrylic 2022 painting by Nancy Byrum.

Photography by Nancy Byrum

or running water and all supplies needed for the two-three week stay must be carried in over a rustic trail.

One of the five artists chosen for this year’s residency program is Nancy Byrum of Wyandotte, Michigan, whose wildlife paintings are so realistic, they are often mistaken for photographs.

Byrum is the recipient of numerous juried art show awards and has received People’s Choice and Best Booth honors many times in her over twenty-five years as an artist.

Byrum has never had any formal art training. Her style is entirely self-taught through careful observation of nature, research, and simply experimenting.

Her technique has evolved significantly since her first gallery show in 2000 and the single most impressive feature of her paintings is the photo-realism she achieves when featuring nature’s living elements in life-like detail. She CANADIANLAKES.ORG

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Books for All Reasons

BY JOYCE B. WILCOX

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here are times when a book grabs your attention because it offers a unique perspective on life, and other times because it’s about a fascinating period in history that never ceases to amaze you. Of course there are simply occasions your interest may be piqued because an author offers a warm, whimsical, and what-if slant as to why things happen. And then there are instances where you’re interested because a story is co-penned by two well-known and talented celebrities offering

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an intriguing odd-fellow mix of their ideas which somehow works extremely well.

Lastly and quite naturally, whether you come from a large family, a small family, or are an only child, a novel about family relationships, secrets, and dynamics is always captivating. With this bevy of books I’ve selected for this issue, you’ll have all of these attention grabbing options available. Of course, if you’re anything like me, you’ll end up reading them all and quite possibly enjoying every word.

Golden Girl

by Elin Hilderbrand If you’re looking to discover the ingredients necessary for an escape read this summer, look no further.

With a setting spanning the months of June through August that’s filled with romance, mystery, and mouthwatering meals on the sandy seashores of Nantucket, your summer beach read plate should be full with Golden Girl.

Except that Elin Hilderbrand also serves up this family saga with side orders of delicious dialogue and scrumptious surprises, all the while sprinkling it with her powerful prose.

In a whimsical, yet heartfelt manner, Hilderbrand has found new ways to explore escapist fiction from multiple perspectives. She manages to capture her readers’ interest from the first pages when they discover that Vivian Howe, author of thirteen beach novels, is tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident while jogging near her home on Nantucket Island on one beautiful June morning. No one knows who committed the crime except the perp and Martha, a Person from Beyond, who has been assigned to assist Vivian with her transition into the afterlife. Since she has been so tragically taken, Martha allows Vivian to eavesdrop on her family and friends for this one last summer and also grants her three “nudges” to change the outcome of events on Earth for her family. But she must choose wisely.

Did I mention that Vivian’s a divorced mother of two young adult daughters with complex problems of their own?

Or that she has a troubled son who just graduated from high school? Did I also mention that Vivian has an exhusband with a girlfriend, a couple of ex-boyfriends, a supportive but sassy best friend, and plenty of extended family and in-laws to further complicate the various subplots? But don’t worry, I won’t mention who committed the crime

or how things are resolved. That’s for you and Vivian to find out. And you’ll have Martha there to help you along the way.

Salt to the Sea

by Ruta Sepetys Although much has been written about WWII, this is one more novel that you’re going to want to include on your must-read-list. With the turning of each page, the incredible amount of research necessary for the writing of this remarkable work of historical fiction becomes very obvious. Capturing the inner most thoughts, dreams, and fears of her four main characters, Ruta Sepetys is true to her journalistic craft even when the work is fiction. She has the capability of looking at the big picture of an event, and including elements in her writing which allow the reader to see through a microscope while simultaneously looking through a telescope. By peeling back the devastation of wartime, Sepetys reveals the beauty, hope, perseverance, and love that was once forgotten and now will be long remembered.

Salt to the Sea closely follows the lives of four WWII emigrants trying to save their lives as they, along with thousands of others, frantically flee their four respective homelands to seek refuge aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship promising freedom. Their varied pasts are gradually, masterfully, and alternately divulged as the reader embarks on each of their heroic and harrowing journeys with them. Within each short and wellcrafted chapter, the reader slowly learns the motivational force for survival of each character. As they run for their lives, we’re told that guilt is a hunter; fate is a hunter; shame is a hunter; and fear is a hunter; causing the reader to hunt for the truth.

As their stories unravel and intertwine, history is not only revealed, but the amazing creative talent of Ruta Sepetys is also disclosed.

South of the Buttonwood Tree

by Heather Webber When you’re a writer of over 30 books who has mastered three different genres, it’s no wonder that you’re able to combine the elements of each and create your own category for a novel.

South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber is a captivating story with dibs and dabs of the elements found in her cozy mysteries, romance novels, and paranormal mysteries. What more could a reader want? The novel offers the best of those three genres and then some. There’s an amateur sleuth; a truly relatable hero; and a feel-good love story that leaves you with a warm heart.

As an added touch of whimsical Southern charm, there’s a tree which leaves mystical messages and houses which communicate. In addition to that, it all takes place in an intimate and enchanting small town. That’s a pararom-cozy-mystery if there ever was one.

Heather Webber has done an excellent job of weaving her warmhearted story of Blue Bishop, a children’s book writer and illustrator.

Blue is also a young woman who has a knack for finding lost things including pets, buttons, wandering dementia patients, and even an abandoned newborn baby. The town is turned upside down trying to place the child in temporary custody, while also attempting to determine the identity of her parents. Blue befriends Sarah Grace, a realtor with a big heart for assisting the down-and-out, who happens to be another young woman with a special and whimsical talent; she’s a house whisperer, able to communicate with houses. They both come from families with multiple long-held secrets which have caused chaos, heartache, and family drama. The two young women are struggling with loss, abandoned relationships, and the need to understand the truth. Secrets are slowly and sometimes painfully revealed as CANADIANLAKES.ORG

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love reenters their lives, sacrifices are made, and the small-town charms of this southern town are peeled back and made to blossom south of the buttonwood tree.

Run, Rose, Run

by James Patterson & Dolly Parton Patterson and Parton go together like a spicy, hot bowl of chili accompanied with a side dish of melt-in-yourmouth buttery country biscuits.

His portions of chapters are consumed in small explosive spoonful’s as they tantalize your reading taste buds, while she provides the savoring relief with each bite with her down-home flavor and sassy charm. In other words both celebrities have cooked up something

outside of the box and this recipe works well to create a thriller-mystery with country charisma.

Aspiring country-western singer and song writer AnnieLee is struggling to catch a break in the business and get noticed in Nashville, and at the same time avoid getting caught up in her past.

As she literally sings for her supper in various Nashville saloons, she catches the eye of another talented musician, Ethan Blake. He puts her in touch with retiring musical superstar, Ruthanna, who readily recognizes new talent and attempts to take her under her wing in the music business. Unfortunately for AnnieLee, just as the two women form a close friendship, her new career is also noticed by a mysterious and dangerous man from her past. This persistent pursuer who is always skulking in the shadows threatens bodily harm, and it’s a race against the clock as AnnieLee runs for her life.

While Patterson has taken a step outside of his usual espionage thrillers

and made a leap into the competitive country music industry, his usual multi-layered plots with dashes of danger, mystery, and romance are ever present. The reader also peels away the protagonist’s past through playful southern dialogue and several choruses, verses, and refrains of reoccurring new songs by Dolly Parton. Paragraph by paragraph or verse by verse, Run, Rose, Run is a hit.

The Sweeney Sisters

by Lian Dolan Coming from a fairly large family of six children, I have always been intrigued with books about sibling dynamics and while having two sisters and five sisters-in-law of my own, I was naturally drawn to Lian Dolan’s novel, The Sweeney Sisters. This novel takes a good look at the special bonds between sisters and also exposes their weakest links. Who better to explore sisterhood than an author who calls herself a professional

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sister? Dolan’s career started over twenty years ago when she and her four sisters created a radio show which later became a podcast entitled Satellite Sisters.

Author of three other novels, Lian Dolan’s The Sweeney Sisters explores the good, the bad, and the not so pretty sides of sisterhood, while discovering that DNA can run deeper than we think.

Liza, Maggie, and Trisha started out quite close as sisters, but things changed after their mother died fifteen years ago. They’ve since grown up, grown apart and moved apart, but still feel their bonds. Now as young women in their thirties with their own respective careers and relationships, they learn that their father, William Sweeney, an internationally famous writer, has unexpectedly passed away. The three gather at the family home in Southport, Connecticut to honor him with a traditional Irish wake and it is here that Serena, an unexpected guest, arrives claiming to be a Sweeney sister. She’s recently had a DNA test performed and has discovered that she’s a fifty percent genetic match with her former childhood neighbors. Raised as an only child, Serena is as shocked as the other three sisters are to learn that apparently her mother and William Sweeney were involved early in his marriage. This changes what everyone knows of their past, as well as their current lives.

What does this all mean to the Sweeney family dynamics? Did William Sweeney know about the child? Better yet, did his now deceased wife know?

What about their father’s literary legacy?

If Serena’s genetic testing is correct, what now happens with their inheritance?

You’ll have to read The Sweeney Sisters to find the answers. Simply put, Lian Dolan’s family portrait presents a compassionate picture worth perusing.

This issue’s choices contain a little of this and a little of that, so I hope you’re prepared to sample from my chapter-

cuterie board and find a book or two for all reasons to read. I also hope that you’re enjoying the new alphabet blocks utilized in today’s book jacket photo. I know that I sure do! The previous set, while quite attractive, had a limited use of letters due to containing only 16 six-sided cubes which included some sides with punctuation. This translates to phrases with a maximum of 16 letters and a limited repetition of some of the letters. In other words, I spent what

felt like as much time forming my titles with the floral blocks as I did writing my articles.

A special thank you goes out to my dear husband, Dave, for searching endlessly for an attractive addition to accompany my floral cardboard set. I never would have guessed that I’d be so thrilled to receive wooden blocks for my 68th birthday! And yes, in case you’re wondering, I am sharing this new set with my 4-year-old grandson, Jack.

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Tuba Bach Festival 2022

BY ED MALLETT, PRESIDENT AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, TUBA BACH

B

ack in the spring of 2006 I got it into my head that it would be a great idea to do a recording project of J. S. Bach’s Six Suites for unaccompanied cello – on tuba!

Before committing to a final recording, however, I figured it might be beneficial to perform them before a live audience.

As the full set of six can take nearly three hours to play, I thought it might be a more palatable proposition to present them in six concerts over six weeks, with each concert beginning with a cello suite, continuing with chamber music featuring several of my friends from around the country that I had been playing with. Not only would I get to polish up the Bach pieces, but I’d also have a chance to show my hometown of Big Rapids what I’d been up to in my career and share my love for a wide variety of musical genres! All of that (except for the recording project!) did indeed happen in September and October of 2006 – and who would have ever guessed that fast-forwarding to

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the autumn of 2022 we’d be celebrating our 17th season of the Tuba Bach Music Festival!

Since its inception, Tuba Bach has presented over 375 performances and outreach events, featuring more than 500 amazing musicians from 22 countries, 36 states, and throughout Michigan.

Playing everything from baroque and classical music to ragtime, jazz, bluegrass, mariachi, rock & roll, Tejano, flamenco, funk, and much, much more, we’ve played for thousands of audience

members over the years. I’m proud to say that we have been able to present our festival concerts every single year without charging a penny for admission – truly priceless entertainment!

For 2022 I’ve designated “A Season of Twos” with all our programming built around various pairings, duos, couples, etc. We start off on the weekend of September 10 & 11 with a two-piano concert featuring Alvin Waddles and Noah Mallett at a pair of grand pianos, assisted by drummer Trevor Else and

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yours truly on tuba. We will be playing music by Claude Bolling and David Brubeck. Followed a week later Sept. 17 & 18 by 8 (2x2x2) tubas and euphoniums showcasing college students from around the state, with the assistance of Michigan State University professors Philip Sinder (tuba) and Derek Kealli Polischuk (piano), as well as Ferris professor and conductor Dr. Richard Scott Cohen.

The final weekend of September 24 & 25 brings two singer-instrumentalists from Boston: David Thorne Scott and Mark Shilansky, collectively known as Dyad, who both serve on the faculty at the famed Berklee College of Music. The pair will join me in a concert program ranging from folk to classical, to the Beatles to ‘80’s pop, with a jazz twist. The fourth weekend of the festival, October 1 & 2, features a pair of Malletts – myself and my son Noah, a performance and composition major at MSU. Noah and

I will play pieces by J.S. Bach, Nikolai Medtner, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Astor Piazzolla, all transcribed for euphonium and marimba by Noah.

The fifth weekend, Oct. 8 & 9, husband-and-wife singers Rodrick Dixon and Alfreda Burke, both with careers involving Broadway, international opera houses and frequent television performances, will join me. This program will reflect on our respective early experiences in church music and how that has shaped each of us into the musicians we are today. Finally, the 2022 Tuba Bach Festival concludes the weekend of Oct. 15 & 16 with what I know will be an amazing collaboration between Canadian harmonica genius Mike Stevens and master percussionist Kevin Bujo Jones, two virtuoso musicians, and humanitarians, too!

And the six-week festival is just the beginning! We’ll continue to present a variety of free programs throughout the

year, including our annual Tuba Bach Christmas and Spring concert events, and several concerts in our “Tuba Bach Presents . . .” series featuring students and faculty members coming from East Lansing as part of our collaboration with the Michigan State University College of Music. All of Tuba Bach’s concerts take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Avenue in Big Rapids.

If you’ve been to any of our performances before, you know firsthand at least a little bit of what we do and who we are. Maybe you’ve heard of Tuba Bach, but not yet had the opportunity to attend a concert, or perhaps this is your first-time hearing about us. Whatever the case may be, I invite you to come on up to Big Rapids and be a part of our 17th annual Tuba Bach Festival! For more information about Tuba Bach, our 2022 Festival, and all our concert events, visit our website at www.tubabach.org.

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The Little Girl in My Garden A little girl played in my garden So many years ago; Digging deep, deep holes to plant the bulbs For flowers yet to grow.

A little girl watered my garden When she and I would play, Spraying cold, cold water on the plants As soil washed away.

A little girl weeded my garden Trying with all her might; Pulling big, big weeds with tiny fists While guided in plain sight.

A little girl leapt from my garden When the harvest was ripe, Taking long, long steps one at a time As I watched and I typed.

A little girl then left my garden To start one of her own; Moving far, far away she’s planting, To one day reap what she’s sown.

A little girl sits in my garden A statue ‘neath my tree; Kindling dear, dear thoughts of days gone by, Etched in stone, just for me.

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OUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND Used Book Sale is a Signature Holiday Event not to be missed! Join us for the very popular used book sale at the Castle on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t miss this popular community event.

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and popular authors. An inventory is built up throughout the year to bring to the Castle for a huge display of books for all interests: popular fiction, gardening and nature, history and military, political commentary, sports, and much more.

This year we have a large selection of popular fiction in LARGE PRINT and children’s chapter books. There will be audio books, videos, and more. The book sale is well sorted by categories and spread out on the main floor of the Castle for easy browsing.

Join us at the Castle and enjoy the newly installed air conditioning while perusing the book sale!

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Kristin Wilcox

Safety Director kwilcox@clpoc.org

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hat a great summer season!

I must say we have had a great summer here in Canadian Lakes. You as members have done a great job of making sure that your friends and family members know and follow our rules this summer.

You have done a wonderful job of making sure that your guests have the appropriate passes for both the amenities and their vehicles. My hat is off to you all!

Now as we begin the transition to the cooler months here in Canadian Lakes, soon the summer fun vehicles will need to come off the lakes. The boat ramp will be staffed, weather dependent, through mid-October on Fridays 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. The ramp will be available by appointment at any other time by contacting Safety at 231-972-8555.

Please be patient and allow for at least a 30–60-minute wait for an attendant.

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Reminder – ABSOLUTELY NO ORVs, snowmobiles, or other motorized vehicles are permitted on ANY golf course or common area. This includes the new walking trail and the hills around the Castle, Highland Haus, and Alpine Haus. The “existing trails” were created over the years by riders without permission. This has caused extensive erosion to the hillside. Within the Canadian Lakes community, ORVs and snowmobiles may only be operated on the road edge as far right as possible, or on the frozen lake surface.

Any person aged 12-15 years’ operating an ORV, trail bike, golf cart, etc. on any CLPOC-owned road edge or frozen lake surface, must have an ORV certificate and be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

Anyone under the age of 12 is not permitted to operate any type of motor vehicle on CLPOC-owned property. All ORVs and snowmobiles are required to be registered with the CLPOC office and are required to visibly display the CLPOC registration sticker. Your safety in the community is our top priority!

Reminder – For those that will be leaving the area for the winter, new Winter Watch forms must be filled out every year as they do not carry over from year-to-year. This is a free program, monitoring only. A winter walk-around program is available for a fee.

As always, we on the Safety Team want to thank the wonderful volunteers of the Mobile Watch. Without your dedication, our job would be much more difficult.

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2022 Annual Mobile Watch Appreciation Picnic & Golf Outing THE ANNUAL MOBILE WATCH Picnic and Golf Outing are events that allow the community to show its appreciation for everything the Mobile Watch volunteers do. This includes performing weekly patrols of Canadian Lakes, helping stranded or lost residents and visitors, watching for suspicious activities and safety violations like leaf burning.

Along with helping Canadian Lakes Safety control traffic during the Independence Day Parade, fireworks display, Winter Carnival, and other large crowd events. These events are sponsored by local businesses, the CLA, and the CLPOC. The Mobile Watch Annual Picnic will be held on Wednesday, August 24 at the Pines Pavilion beginning about 4:30 p.m. All current Mobile Watch volunteers, Canadian Lakes Safety 44 |

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employees, and their spouses/significant others are welcome and should mark the date. Attendees should bring a place setting and beverages of their choice.

Burgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, salads, and more will be provided.

Attendees, please inform your Area Captain if you plan to attend and how many will be joining you.

The Mobile Watch Annual Golf Outing will be held at The Pines Golf Course on Wednesday, August 24, beginning with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Like previous outings, some interesting and fun surprises await the players on various holes. All current Mobile Watch volunteers, Canadian Lakes Safety employees, and their spouses/significant others are eligible to participate. Contact Roger Stobert at 231-288-0148 or spankky@charter.net, if you plan to play.

Want to join in on the Mobile Watch appreciation activities, but not a Mobile Watch member yet? Contact Roger Stobert if you want to join or have any questions related to Mobile Watch.

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pen burning of yard waste is not allowed in Canadian Lakes and to preclude the dumping of these wastes on neighboring lots and common areas, Canadian Lakes Yard Waste was established. Canadian Lakes Yard Waste provides CLPOC members in good standing with a place to dispose of their residential yard waste free of charge.

Canadian Lakes Yard Waste is located on the south side of Pierce Road between 110th Ave. and Tullymore Drive.

Canadian Lakes Yard Waste is OPEN every Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., April through November, except Easter Sunday and other holidays falling on a Wednesday or Sunday. Access at other times is not available.

Items allowed to be brought to Canadian Lakes Yard Waste include tree and shrub branches and limbs less than 4” diameter (on the east side). Plantbased materials normally associated with residential yard maintenance such as grass clippings, leaves, and discarded mulch (on the west side).

To gain access you will need a current CLPOC Membership Card, vehicle sticker, or guest pass. Contractors doing yard maintenance for members may also use the facilities, but they must provide the CLPOC Membership Card, guest pass, or the lot number and member’s name to gain access.

Items NOT allowed to be left at the site include household trash, including organic wastes like rinds, peels, cores, campfire ashes, and yard waste containers whether biodegradable or not.

Please dump your yard waste as far from the access road as possible.

Preferably on top or behind previously deposited wastes. This helps to maximize the amount of yard waste that can be accommodated before the need for costly waste push backs.

When entering the site, please SLOW DOWN! This is not only for the safety of those using the site and the attendants, but also to minimize the dust created.

If you see dust behind you, you’re going too fast!

Wood chips may also be obtained by CLPOC members on an “as available” basis. These wood chips, when available, are located at the far Southwest corner of the facility.

Thanks to all the dedicated Yard Waste Attendants who volunteer their time to ensure this facility is only used by those authorized, but also that the rules are being followed.

Should you have any questions the friendly attendant will be happy to help, or you can contact Roger Stobert, Yard Waste Coordinator at 231-288-0148 or spankky@charter.net.

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CLPOC Board Minutes

Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation Board of Directors Meeting May 28, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m.

Attendee’s Paul Szymkowicz John Colley James French Steve Wilcox Dan Altier Steve Brandt Shannon Hannon Jerry Juncker Dan Rice

Role

Present Zoom (Z) In Person (IP)

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director Director Director Director Director

X X X X X X X Z Z

Absent

Others in attendance – Greg Babbitt - General Manager, Kim Dowell – Comptroller, and Lindsay Halcomb – Marketing, 12 members online, 4 members present AGENDA TOPIC’S AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance – Meeting called to order

by President Szymkowicz @ 9:00 AM and Pledge conducted.

2. Agenda Approval – Motion Director Hannon/Support Director Rice.

Motion passed unanimously 3. Austin and Morton Township Reports – Morton Township Only 4. Presidents Report – President Szymkowicz 5. Financial Report – Kim Dowell

gave a report on the current financial Status of the Corporation COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. ACC Committee – Secretary Wilcox – Report on new housing starts and remodels 2. CLA Liaison – Director Rice Director Rice Shared update of CLA Board meeting.

3. Executive Committee – President Szymkowicz shared general update and Legal topics were discussed and will be shared in Executive session

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with Directors.

Finance Committee – Treasurer French shared monthly meeting updates on financial issues.

Strategic Planning Committee – Vice President Colley shared committee updates.

GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT a. Information in agenda packet. b. Chef Ryan Rasmussun presented from update his department. c. Provided status of current projects. d. Provided updates from his

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committees.

General Manager Babbitt provided comprehensive update on the Community.

Consent Calendar – Motion Secretary Wilcox/Support Director Rice Passed Unanimously.

Member Comments on action or discussion items – None Items for Board Action – Approval of Bylaw – Replacement of Reserve Replacement Fund Percent Funded – Motion Treasurer French/Support

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Director Altier – Motion Passed 7-1 Items for board discussion – Discussion regarding Nomination Committee – Secretary Wilcox and Director Hannon will cochair this years committee.

Member Comments – Member Mike Liechfelt, CL 155 – expressed concern regarding a muskrat problem on common property on Bay meadow.

Director Comments – Comments made by various directors.

Member communications – Advise members of the Hiking/Biking Trail

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Moved to executive session – Motion to adjourn to Executive Session – Motion Director Rice/ Support Treasurer French. Passed Unanimously. Motion to move out of Executive Session – Motion Director Altier/Support Treasurer French Passed Unanimously.

9. Adjourn – Motion Treasurer French/ Support Director Hannon. Passed unanimously Respectively submitted by Steve Wilcox, Board Secretary.

(Minutes are printed as submitted.)

Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation Board of Directors Meeting June 25, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m.

Attendee’s Role Present

Zoom (Z) In Person (IP) Paul Szymkowicz John Colley James French Steve Wilcox Dan Altier Steve Brandt Shannon Hannon Jerry Juncker Dan Rice

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director Director Director Director Director

Absent

IP IP IP IP Z IP IP X Z

Others in attendance – Greg Babbitt - General Manager, Kim Dowell – Comptroller, and Lindsay Halcomb – Marketing, Kristin Wilcox – Director of Safety . 4 members on site, 7 members online AGENDA TOPIC’S AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance – Meeting called to order

by President Szymkowicz @ 9:00 AM and Pledge conducted.

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Agenda Approval – Motion Director Hannon, Support Treasurer French.

Passed unanimously Austin and Morton Township Reports – No reports Presidents Report – Delivered by

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President Szymkowicz Financial Report – Delivered by Controller Dowell, see handout

COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. ACC Committee – Delivered by

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CLPOC Board Minutes Secretary Wilcox. 1 house and 1 remodel approved CLA – Delivered by Director Rice.

Update on CLA activities Executive Committee – Delivered

by President Szymkowicz. Updated various CLPOC issues Finance Committee - Delivered by Treasurer French. Update on current CLPOC Financial status Strategic Planning Committee – Delivered by Vice president Colley.

Reported on current SP initiatives

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GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT Delivered by General Manager Babbitt.

Reported on current projects and efforts from BAG, Lakes, Golf, Restaurant, and Marketing Committees. Safety Director Kristin Wilcox presented a thorough update on activities of the department and quality of life initiatives for the community.

1. Consent Calendar – Motion Secretary Wilcox, Support Director Rice. Passed unanimously

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Member Comments on action or discussion items – None Items for Board Action MOTION TO APPROVE DIRECTOR HANNON AND SECRETARY WILCOX AS COCHAIRS TO THE 2022 NOMINATING COMMITTEE. Motion Treasurer French support Director Brandt.

Passed unanimously Items for board discussion – AN ITEM TO APPROVE THE MICHI9GAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION LIQUOR LICENSE RESOLUTION. MOTION TO SUSPEND THE MEETING RULES IN ORDER TO TAKE ACTION ON THIS ITEM. Motion Treasurer French, Support Director Hannon. Passed unanimously MOTION TO APPROVE THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION LIQUOR LICENSE RESOLUTIONS FOR THE APPLICATION DATES STATED FOR A SPECIAL LICENSE TO PROVIDE

ALCOHOL. Motion Treasurer French, Support Director Rice. Passed unanimously 7. Member Comments – Comments

by Member Bruce McDonald 8. Director Comments – All Director present provided personal comments 9. Member communications – General Manager Babbitt will provide thorough update on the Lakes.

10. Moved to executive session – Motion to adjourn to Executive session by Director Altier, Support Treasurer French. Passed unanimously.

Respectively submitted by Steve Wilcox, Board Secretary.

(Minutes are printed as submitted.)

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CALENDAR EVENTS of AREA

August AUGUST 3 Summer Concert Series 4 AUGUST 5 All Elite Wrestling 2 AUGUST 5 Journey 6 AUGUST 5-6 17th Annual Bullhead Tournament 7 AUGUST 6 Fresh Water Float 4 AUGUST 10 Summer Concert Series 4 AUGUST 13 Community Information Day 7 AUGUST 13 Blake Shelton with special guest Justin Moore 6 AUGUST 16 The Return of The Glenn Miller Orchestra 5 AUGUST 17 Summer Concert Series 4 AUGUST 17 CLA Ice Cream Social 7 AUGUST 19 Vince Gill 5 AUGUST 20 Summerfest 4 AUGUST 24 Bass Fishing Fun Night 7 AUGUST 27 Summerfest 4 AUGUST 30 Pitbull 2

September SEPTEMBER 3 Canadian Lakes Dog Days 7 SEPTEMBER 3 Randy Rainbow: The Pink Glasses Tour 5

SEPTEMBER 3-4 KID ROCK – Bad Reputation Tour w/ Special Guest George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic 6 SEPTEMBER 4 18th Annual Cruisin’ at the Castle Car Show 7 SEPTEMBER 10 19th Annual Pike Tournament 7

October OCTOBER 1 GR Symphony Presents Dancing in the Streets: The Music of Motown 5 OCTOBER 2 GR Symphony Presents The Pianists with Natasha Paremski 5 OCTOBER 7-8 GR Symphony Presents Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra 5

SEPTEMBER 10 Wiz Khalifa and G-Eazy 6 SEPTEMBER 11 Voices of Freedom 7 SEPTEMBER 16-17 GR Symphony Presents Beethoven’s Fifth + Sarah Chang 5

OCTOBER 8 Jason Aldean 2 OCTOBER 11-16 Broadway GR Presents Tootsie 5

SEPTEMBER 17 Choose To Stay – Remembrance Walk 4

OCTOBER 14 Grand Rapids Griffins 2

SEPTEMBER 18 Zach Williams Fall 22 5

OCTOBER 18 Carrie Underwood 2

SEPTEMBER 19 Gordon Lightfoot 5

OCTOBER 20-21 GR Symphony Presents Tim McAllister: The Saxophone Virtuoso 5

SEPTEMBER 21 Alice Cooper 5

OCTOBER 21 Shawn Mendes 2

SEPTEMBER 21 Pike Fun Night 7 SEPTEMBER 23 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 5 SEPTEMBER 23 Alice In Chains and Special Guests Bush 6

OCTOBER 23 Tauren Wells 5 OCTOBER 22 Nate Bargatze 2 OCTOBER 28-29 Fall Fest 4

SEPTEMBER 24 1 OCTOBER 29 FSU HomecomingINFORMATION IS FROM THE Royal Comedy Tour 2 SEPTEMBER 24 FOLLOWING WEBSITES: OCTOBER 29 CLA Annual Meeting 7 1. Ferris State University — www.ferris.edu/arts Spy Ninjas Live 5 SEPTEMBER 22 2. Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids — vanandelarena.com; OCTOBER 29 Keith Urban The Speed of Now World Tour 2 616-742-6600 Halloween Costume Dance 7 SEPTEMBER 30 3. Central Michigan University — cmich.edu/Calendar OCTOBERCalendar; 31 The Judds – In Celebration of the & 4. Big Rapids areaLife — cityofbr.org, Community 2 Trick or Treat 7 Legacy of Naomi Judd 231-796-7640 SEPTEMBER 30 5. DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids — devosperformancehall.com; 616-742-6500 GR Symphony Presents Dancing in the 5 Streets: The Music6. ofSoaring Motown Eagle Casino, Mt. Pleasant —

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SEPTEMBER 30 7.All Canadian Lakes6 Association — Ringo Starr and His Starr Band

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1. Ferris State University: www.ferris.edu/arts 2. Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids: vanandelarena.com 3. Central Michigan University: cmich.edu/Calendar 4. Big Rapids area: cityofbr.org, Community Calendar; 231-796+7640 5. DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids: devosperformancehall.com; 616-742-6500

6. Soaring Eagle Casino, Mt. Pleasant: soaringeaglecasino.com; 888-732-4537 7. Canadian Lakes Association: canadianlakesassociation.org 8. Art Works, Big Rapids: www.artworksingbigrapids.org

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